
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc
T996 FLJMOT history
T996 FLJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,990 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 123,990 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,605 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T996 FLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T996 FLJ was last recorded at 123,990 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 3,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 120,062 miles · 21 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,928 miles
- Average per year
- 4,605 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 123,990 miles
- 2022 – 120,062 miles
- 2021 – 114,573 miles
- 2019 – 113,506 miles
- 2018 – 111,970 miles
- 2017 – 110,275 miles
- 2016 – 106,078 miles
- 2015 – 99,826 miles
- 2014 – 96,613 miles
- 2013 – 91,035 miles
- 2012 – 86,239 miles
- 2011 – 82,441 miles
- 2010 – 80,077 miles
- 2009 – 77,810 miles
- 2008 – 73,518 miles
- 2007 – 66,105 miles
- 2006 – 55,872 miles
- 2005 – 44,493 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar worn from previously rubbing on drive shaft/vehicle fitted with lowering springs
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Sill kit fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link bottom bush worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped on limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Evidence of offside front drive shaft rubbing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,990 miles (+3,928)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 123,990 miles
- Test number
- 559218797441
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar worn from previously rubbing on drive shaft/vehicle fitted with lowering springs
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,062 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 120,062 miles
- Test number
- 804119795606
- AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar drop link bottom bush worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEvidence of offside front drive shaft rubbing
- AdvisoryGear box damp
- AdvisorySill kit fitted
Fail120,061 miles (+7)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,061 miles
- Test number
- 565181677787
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe/ 1st joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar drop link bottom bush worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEvidence of offside front drive shaft rubbing
- AdvisoryGear box damp
- AdvisorySill kit fitted
Fail120,054 miles (+5,481)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,054 miles
- Test number
- 573479382927
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Wearing unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested Unable to trigger tester due to exhaust being broken (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers drive shaft has signs of making contact with the anti roll bar
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Only works on the near side lamp. Leave it on zero
Pass114,573 miles (+1)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 114,573 miles
- Test number
- 298643980337
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth Front Flexibles Brake Hoses Perished
- AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres Worn
- AdvisoryEngine And Gearbox Damp With Oil
- AdvisoryEvidence Of Offside Front Driveshaft Rubbing On Anti-roll Bar
- AdvisoryFront Brake Discs Corroded
- AdvisoryFront To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Wipers Smeary
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake Discs Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Coil Springs Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Lower Spring Cups Corroded
- AdvisorySill Kit Fitted
Fail114,572 miles (+1,066)3 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,572 miles
- Test number
- 607801573591
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth Front Flexibles Brake Hoses Perished
- AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres Worn
- AdvisoryEngine And Gearbox Damp With Oil
- AdvisoryEvidence Of Offside Front Driveshaft Rubbing On Anti-roll Bar
- AdvisoryFront Brake Discs Corroded
- AdvisoryFront To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Wipers Smeary
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake Discs Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Coil Springs Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Lower Spring Cups Corroded
- AdvisorySill Kit Fitted
Pass113,506 miles (+1,536)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 113,506 miles
- Test number
- 670262510397
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,970 miles (+28)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 111,970 miles
- Test number
- 160612132716
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,942 miles (+1,667)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,942 miles
- Test number
- 180215485020
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,275 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 110,275 miles
- Test number
- 446191549726
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion O/S/F wing corroded (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leak
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail110,270 miles (+4,192)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,270 miles
- Test number
- 674096762809
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion O/S/F wing corroded (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leak
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass106,078 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 106,078 miles
- Test number
- 297622150499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber gaitors detached from top mounts
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust heat sheild loose
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front driveshaft may foul on anti roll baar when vehicle loaded
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre may foul on inner arch when vehicle loaded
- AdvisoryOffside front wiper blade poor
Fail106,078 miles (+6,252)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,078 miles
- Test number
- 177395904054
- FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle on offside driveshaft (2.3.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber gaitors detached from top mounts
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust heat sheild loose
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front driveshaft may foul on anti roll baar when vehicle loaded
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre may foul on inner arch when vehicle loaded
- AdvisoryOffside front wiper blade poor
Pass99,826 miles (+3,213)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 99,826 miles
- Test number
- 255148885958
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on shoulders
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass96,613 miles3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 96,613 miles
- Test number
- 695246984272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken off but exhaust system still adequately supported.
- NoteEngine breather hose split.
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOffside, underside engine bay side panel and front underbody heat shield both loose.
- NotePossible signs of offside front anti-roll bar linkage hitting drive shaft but no contacted seen during the test.
Fail96,613 miles (+5,578)4 failures3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,613 miles
- Test number
- 515256384256
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken off but exhaust system still adequately supported.
- NoteEngine breather hose split.
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOffside, underside engine bay side panel and front underbody heat shield both loose.
- NotePossible signs of offside front anti-roll bar linkage hitting drive shaft but no contacted seen during the test.
Pass91,035 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 91,035 miles
- Test number
- 467390293267
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust system still adequately supported.
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail91,035 miles (+4,796)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,035 miles
- Test number
- 345847683471
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust system still adequately supported.
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass86,239 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 86,239 miles
- Test number
- 457059392208
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAirbag warning light on.
- NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail86,239 miles (+3,798)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,239 miles
- Test number
- 925999692240
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAirbag warning light on.
- NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass82,441 miles (+2,364)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 82,441 miles
- Test number
- 229264411324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,077 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 80,077 miles
- Test number
- 424492420423
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail80,077 miles (+2,267)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,077 miles
- Test number
- 884321820350
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass77,810 miles (+4,292)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 77,810 miles
- Test number
- 444824709477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,518 miles (+7,413)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 73,518 miles
- Test number
- 223427218355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,105 miles (+10,233)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 66,105 miles
- Test number
- 484277317300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,872 miles (+11,379)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 55,872 miles
- Test number
- 921420126304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,493 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 44,493 miles
- Test number
- 300101025343
- NoteOffside front inner cv boot insecure
Questions about T996 FLJ
- Does T996 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T996 FLJ expired on 20 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T996 FLJ?
- The MOT on T996 FLJ expired on 20 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T996 FLJ done?
- T996 FLJ was recorded at 123,990 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 4,605 miles a year.
- Has T996 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T996 FLJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on T996 FLJ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T996 FLJ find?
- T996 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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